Expert: Pat G - 7/27/2009

Question
On June 19, 2009 I had an aspiration abortion due to the fact I was raped after leaving a local bar. I was eleven weeks along. My husband and I are now trying to conceive a child of our own. Is it too soon? I've had some scant pinkish spotting. I did not have any complications after my procedure either. Any advice would be extremely helpful. Thank you for your time.

Answer
Hi, Daniella,

I don't know if it is too soon, but it always possible that a woman will never conceive again after one abortion. My heart goes out to you because you were raped, but usually abortion is not helpful.

You should see a doctor about whether it is too soon to try for a child. Normally, it's not reasonable to worry about not being able to conceive unless you have tried for a year. But most women who can, will conceive in that length of time. Hopefully, you will have a child soon. But you need to see a doctor to find out if you are OK, and it would be wise for you to become pregnant. You need to make sure there was no damage. Merely not having complications right away doesn't mean you didn't experience damage. Please take care of yourself, and let me know how things go.